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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.64, 1,592.24 and 1,007.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.64, 1,592.24 and 1,007.20 is: 1,517.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.64 : 1,592.24 = 1,007.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.64/1,592.24 = 1,007.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.64x = 1,592.24 × 1,007.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.64x = 1,603,704.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,704.13/1,056.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.74

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